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Antoine Semenyo discusses role as Manchester City's backup striker

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Antoine Semenyo discusses role as Manchester City's backup striker
Summary

Antoine Semenyo expressed readiness to serve as Manchester City's backup striker if needed, following his two-goal performance in the team's 5-3 win over Sunderland. With Erling Haaland the primary striker, Semenyo indicated he had not been officially informed of this role shift after Omar Marmoush's departure to Tottenham. The Ghanaian forward has played as both a left and right winger since joining from Bournemouth and has thrived under manager Enzo Maresca's system that emphasizes wide play. City has won all their Premier League matches this season and remains unbeaten across competitions.

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  • •Semenyo scored twice in City's 5-3 victory over Sunderland on September 21.
  • •City aims to utilize Semenyo as a striker when Haaland is rested.
  • •Semenyo has previously played as a winger since joining from Bournemouth.
  • •City has won their first seven games of the season in all competitions.
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  • 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Antoine Semenyo surprised by Man City plan to use him as Erling Haaland back-up
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Semenyo scored twice in Manchester City’s 5-3 win over Sunderland – and is ready to play striker if needed

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